News Topic:Srinagar
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Six injured in grenade blast at Sunday Market in Srinagar
At least six people were injured in a grenade blast that took place at Sunday Market area of central Kashmir’s Srinagar district on Sunday.
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Pakistani militant Usman Bhai killed in Khanyar encounter
An unidentified militant was killed in a fierce encounter in Thung Mohalla area of Srinagar's Khanyar on Saturday.
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CRPF personnel injured in Khanyar encounter
A CRPF personnel sustained injuries during an ongoing encounter in Khanyar area of central Kashmir’s Srinagar district, officials said on Saturday.
Politics
Farooq Abdullah calls for independent probe into surge in gunfights
National Conference president Dr Farooq Abdullah on Saturday demanded a probe into the surge in encounters after the government formation in Jammu Kashmir.
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Security forces engage in separate encounters with militants in Srinagar and Bandipora
Security forces launched two operations against suspected militants in Kashmir on Saturday, with an active encounter in Srinagar’s Khaniyar area.
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Soldier dies in accidental firing incident on Srinagar outskirts
A soldier lost his life due to alleged accidental firing in the Rawalpora area of Srinagar outskirts, officials said.
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NC MLA released after verification of his gun license
MLA Bijbehara Bashir Ahmad Veeri has been released after being detained momentarily following the recovery of two bullets from his luggage at Srinagar Airport.
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Unidentified dead body found in Chattabal Srinagar
An unidentified dead body was recovered from the River Jhelum near Nalbandpora, Chattabal in central Kashmir's Srinagar district this morning.
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J&K issues revised ex-gratia relief rules, death compensation up to ₹25 lakh
J&K's General Administration Department has notified revised ex-gratia relief guidelines under the SRE scheme, with compensation ranging from ₹500 to ₹25 lakh.
J&K submits proposal to NMC for over 300 additional PG medical seats
J&K has proposed over 300 additional postgraduate medical seats to the NMC; 120 seats already created this year and 286 PG students training at new colleges.
IUST, SKIMS hold joint awareness programme on PCOS/PMOS
IUST partnered with SKIMS Soura and SKIMS MCH Bemina for an awareness and screening programme on PCOS/PMOS, featuring expert talks and a student screening session.
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Locals pool funds to send Jharkhand labourer home after mother’s death
Residents of Kadipora area in Anantnag district pooled money and arranged transportation for a labourer from Jharkhand after learning that his mother had died back home.
India’s E20 Ethanol Mandate: Progress, Pitfalls and Public Backlash
India’s ambitious push toward a 20% ethanol-blended fuel, known as E20, is facing significant backlash from vehicle owners and environmentalists.